Why Should I Spend Time Alone? Part Two

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If you read my last blog post referencing the article from The New York Times, “Why you should find time to be alone with yourself” by author Micaela Marini Higgs, you may be curious about not only the benefits of spending alone time, but also how to implement alone time in your life.   Below answers…

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Coping With Coronavirus

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Hannah Hopper, LPC It’s in the news, it’s on social media, it’s all the people in our lives have been talking about lately – Coronavirus seems to have taken over our world and our mental space too. And with so much news bombarding us on a minute-by-minute basis, it’s easy to neglect our mental health.…

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It’s OK to Cry…

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It is ok to cry.  It is ok to cry. It is ok to cry. (insert tears).  Why do we feel like it’s not ok to cry? Why do we feel like crying equals a sign of weakness?  Why does crying mean that we are sad? Why do people become awkward when someone is crying?…

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How to Stay Positive

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During the coronavirus period of our lives, also known as COVID-19, I feel like people around have become very paranoid (which is valid emotions) but we are forgetting how to stay positive in times of panic. Humans sometimes tend to forget that there are positives in our lives and we focus on the negatives. Lets…

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Breathe In…Breathe Out…

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I have been feeling very heightened lately with all the COVID-19 stuff happening and I think mainly the fact that people keep talking about it. We are all in the know of what is happening, but it is getting to a point where I do not need to constantly know what is happening or what…

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10 Actionable Tips for Navigating Emotions During Social Distancing

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Unfortunately, right now, people all across the country are experiencing the emotional ups and downs of regulations surrounding being cooped inside of our homes. In my work with clients, I’ve found that this turmoil can look like several different emotions: depression, helplessness, anger, frustration, anxiety, nervous energy, hopelessness, fear of the future. If you take…

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Coping with Uncertainty During Uncertain Times

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It’s no secret we’re in the midst of a confusing and uncertain time. This is uncharted territory for all of us making it hard to know who to look to for answers. The unfortunate reality is that no matter who you are, whether a government official, celebrity, or “normal” member of society, we’re all coping…

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Fostering Relationships While Social Distancing

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In the present day, the entire world is practicing social distancing.  Many people are being instructed to shelter in place. Unfortunately, this means our face-to-face human interaction is being significantly limited and potentially eliminated completely. It’s important to understand that social distancing does not mean social isolation. While we can’t meet up with a friend…

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6 Tips For When The Corona Virus Brings Uncertainty, Worry Or Anxiety

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Steven Losardo, AMFT In clinical practice, many behavioral tools assist with decreasing worry. Tools such as mindfulness, gratefulness logs, thought logs, prayer, and meditation all can be effective. Their efficacy is proven in many research studies. Several use an fMRI, and the data suggests that we can re-train our minds with these tools and others…

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